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Creation Date
1918
Description
A Russian prisoner of war orchestra at the prison camp at Deutsch-Gabel poses with Austrian officers (standing to the left) in the prison compound in front of a decorated Christmas tree. There is a YMCA secretary in the center of the photograph (the civilian wearing the bowler hat). The Association provided POW's with musical instruments to form bands and orchestras to provide entertainment and support religious services in prison camps.
Keywords
Austria-Hungary, Austria, Deutsch-Gabel, Entertainment, Music, Band, Christmas, YMCA, YMCA Secretary, Russian POWs, Austrian Officers, Austrian Guards, World War 1914-1918